Medical Assistant I - Ob/Gyn Orange

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Orange, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant I provides technical, supportive, age-specific, and developmentally appropriate patient care functions in an assigned clinical area. The role supports patient flow in an outpatient clinic, assists with treatments and procedures, performs assigned clinical tasks, and communicates patient needs and relevant information to healthcare providers. The Medical Assistant works under appropriate supervision and follows approved policies and procedures, including applicable medication-refill guidelines. The position also helps maintain clinic equipment, supplies, and a clean and safe environment; supports patient rights, confidentiality, and positive relationships with patients, families, and coworkers; and contributes to clinic quality-improvement activities and team operations. The Medical Assistant is expected to pursue ongoing professional development and maintain current required training, credentials, and certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, or graduate of an approved Medical Assistant program.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient flow in the assigned outpatient clinic and respond promptly to call-lights.
Provide comfort measures to patients and families.
Perform technical and supportive patient-care tasks according to the patient's plan of care and approved policies and procedures.
Obtain vital signs and document the chief complaint and reason for visit.
Use aseptic techniques and infection-control measures.
Collect excretory specimens, including urine and feces, and obtain blood samples by venipuncture.
Perform assigned tests, including basic urine chemistry using chemical strips, guaiac, pH, blood glucose, UPT, and hemocult.
Measure and record intake and output as ordered.
Prepare and assist patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.
Recognize patient-care priorities, treatment plans, objectives, and potential crises; communicate patient needs and unusual occurrences to patients, families, and appropriate healthcare providers.
Provide other treatments and patient care under physician direction, consistent with training and assignment.
Refill patient medications in accordance with the prescribing provider's guidelines and policy C51, Prescription Refill Management for Ambulatory Care Services.
Safely and properly administer medications as assigned and assist with medication reconciliation as required.
Accurately document and communicate interventions and measurements; complete concise, legible patient clinic records under supervision.
Maintain equipment, supplies, and the clinic environment; check supplies and equipment for expiration dates, electrical safety tags, intactness, and usability; clean and return equipment; report items needing replacement or repair; and stock rooms, carts, and cabinets as assigned.
Respect and support patient rights, serve as a patient and family advocate, maintain confidentiality, and seek assistance with ethical dilemmas when appropriate.
Communicate professionally and courteously, address guest complaints or concerns with assistance, and build positive rapport with patients, families, and coworkers.
Participate in and support clinic or departmental continuous quality-improvement activities, as appropriate.
Prioritize and complete work efficiently, demonstrate initiative and flexibility, use time and resources effectively, and support the care team.
Remain calm and respond professionally in emergent or chaotic situations, with direction.
Participate in clinic meetings and activities and support clinical, departmental, and organizational goals.
Pursue professional growth through in-services and ongoing education, maintain current position-related training and credentials, exchange constructive feedback, and participate in self-evaluation and developmental goal setting.